Depth Charts

Aho cut Columbus’ lead to 2-1 with a wraparound 6:05 into the second period. Unfortunately for Carolina, they could never get back into the game after giving up a hat trick to Cam Atkinson. It’s Aho’s sixth point in his last four games, bringing him to six goals and 23 points in 19 games this season.

Jordan Staal found the back of the net in Carolina's 5-3 win over Vancouver Tuesday night.

Staal has three goals and five points in four games this season. He was held off the scoresheet in seven of his first nine contests in 2017-18 and by contrast, he's recorded at least a point in three of four games so far in 2018-19.

"He's getting close to being hopefully cleared to work with us pretty soon," coach Rod Brind-Amour said. Rask hasn't played yet this season after he needed surgery on his fourth and fifth fingers of his right hand.

Lucas Wallmark picked up a couple of assists in Thursday’s 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Wallmark started off his night with a secondary assist on Andrei Svechnikov’s opening goal of the season and followed that up with another secondary assist, this time on Jaccob Slavin’s power play marker. The 23-year-old center picked up only one point through the opening 12 games of the season but has four in his last four games. He is not worth a spot on your fantasy roster.

Warren Foegele is fitting in nicely on the wing with Jordan Staal and Justin Williams.

The rookie has three goals and an assist in four games this season. "I’m fortunate to have two great linemates that make my job pretty easy," Foegele said. "They tell me what to do and how to improve and it’s been a lot of fun playing with those two. A couple of times I’m like, ‘Wow, this is pretty cool.’" He is likely still on your waiver wire and should be considered in deeper leagues.

Jordan Martinook has played well this season on a line with Andrei Svechnikov and Lucas Wallmark.

The trio has served as Carolina's fourth line this season, but they have got into the scoring act. Martinook and Svechnikov both have four goals apiece this campaign. "It's been pretty effective," coach Rod Brind'Amour said. "They've had so many opportunities and they really haven’t been rewarded for how well they've played. The chances they've created and the energy they play with, they've been great."

Saku Maenalanen has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maenalanen can earn $832,500 in the NHL or $70,000 in the minors. He also got a $92,500 signing bonus. The 23-year-old forward had 17 goals and 46 points in 59 Liiga games last season with Karpat. "Saku is a big, strong winger who can really skate," said Hurricanes GM Don Waddell. "Our scouting staff has been tracking this player for a long time. He had options when it came to where he would start his NHL career, and we're pleased he has chosen Carolina." He was initially drafted in 2013 by Nashville during the fifth round.

Teravainen helped set up goals by Dougie Hamilton and Micheal Ferland and has three goals and 14 points in 17 contests. Teravainen had a career-high 64 points last year with Carolina and looks to be on his way to matching or besting that mark this season.

Justin Williams scored his second of the season Sunday in a 2-1 win over New Jersey.

Williams has been picking up assists but has been having trouble finding the back of the net. He scored at the 22 second mark of the first and when Micheal Ferland scored just eight seconds later, the Hurricanes became just the sixth team in NHL history to score twice in the first 30 seconds of the game. Williams has 12 points in 20 games this season and is a depth forward at best in deeper leagues.

Andrei Svechnikov was forced to leave Monday's game against Chicago, but he did manage to come back.

Svechnikov exited in the third period after he was sent into the boards awkwardly by Blackhawks defender Brent Seabrook. Not only did Svechnikov come back, he also managed to collect an assist on Sebastian Aho's game-winning goal in overtime. The rookie also picked up a helper on Micheal Ferland's power-play marker earlier in the game. The 18-year-old has four goals and four assists in 18 games this season.

Brock McGinn found the back of the net in Carolina's 4-3 shootout win over San Jose on Friday.

It was McGinn's first point in 10 games this season. He had 16 goals and 30 points in 80 contests in 2017-18. It's worth noting that McGinn's averaging a modest 13:40 minutes this season, down from 14:30 minutes a season prior.

Hamilton backhanded the puck past Detroit goaltender Jonathan Bernier to give the Hurricanes a 3-1 lead in the second stanza but Carolina could not hold on as they gave up a pair of third period goals and then lost in a shootout. Hamilton has six points this season in 17 games as he is not even close to averaging 40 points this season, a mark that the defenseman has hit in each of his last four seasons. Hamilton should go on a hot streak soon as he is one of the better offensive defensemen in the NHL.

Faulk's power-play goal in the first period gave the 'Canes a 1-0 lead at the time, and they never looked back. The goal also allowed Faulk to move past Glen Wesley into second all-time in points by a defenseman with 228. Only Dave Babych has more points (he accumulated 240 with the Hartford Whalers). Faulk has one goal and five points in nine games this season.

Calvin de Haan hopes to get Carolina over the hump and back into the playoffs.

"I like the direction the team is going," said de Haan. "The Hurricanes, during my time in the NHL, I think they've underachieved. I want to be part of the solution to get this team into the playoffs. I'm actually pretty pumped. I'm very excited to be here. This team is good." The Hurricanes have missed the playoffs for nine straight seasons, but he likes the team's defense corps and that was a big part of him signing with the club after spending his first five NHL seasons with the New York Islanders.

It was a tough night for Darling who gave up a hat trick and four-point night to Cam Atkinson in this one. The 29-year-old goaltender will see his record fall to 2-3-1 with a 2.99 goals-against-average and a .903 save percentage. Expect to see Curtis McElhinney in tomorrow night when the Hurricanes host the Devils.

"He's been feeling better," coach Rod Brind'Amour said. "... He hasn't been out there with us yet, but from what I hear, everything is getting real close." Carolina should have a better idea of when he can return once he gets back on the ice.

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